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Alibaba

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Alibaba Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of the company is mixed, with some customers appreciating the variety and affordability of products offered. However, significant concerns dominate the feedback, particularly regarding customer service and support. Many users report frustrating experiences with delayed refunds, ineffective communication, and unresolved product quality issues, often feeling misled by the company's assurances. The Trade Assurance program is frequently described as inadequate, failing to protect buyers effectively. This combination of positive product experiences and pervasive service challenges suggests a need for improved customer support and better oversight of suppliers to enhance overall customer satisfaction.

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service
1,331
value
1,311
shipping
1,304
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Nigeria
1 review
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A great site for real and safe business.
September 20, 2019

I was able to find the products I looked for. The suppliers or sellers that I contacted where mostly professional about their business. Although some ignored my enquiries.
The purchase and shipment from the seller that I eventually transacted with was very smooth.
Payment and receipt of my goods where all very good. I made payment via the trade assurance process which gave me peace of mind.
I will definitely do business on this site again as long as it has the products I'm looking for.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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It was awesom and byond expectations
September 20, 2019

Very nice platform. Very reliable. The trade assuarance service and details of compnies listed are greatly helpful.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
New Zealand
1 review
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Great trade experience
September 20, 2019

Safe Secure Buying Experience and wide variety of items to search. Easy process and very good chat and help services.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
New York
1 review
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So many great options
September 20, 2019

Wish the site was a bit easier to navigate and understand - but it is amazing what you can get if you just stick it out.

Thanks.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Malaysia
1 review
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Satisfy
September 20, 2019

Supplier services and delivery lead time is satisfy. But product quality not meet expectation due to the product texture not as good as previous purchased

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Colorado
1 review
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Alibaba does it again
September 20, 2019

Very fast and exactly the product that I was looking for. The suppliers were easy to work with, and the translations put on by the website were incredible. When price matters, I always check international suppliers. Alibaba is the best and easiest way to get in touch with the exact suppliers with the exact products that I need. Thanks alibaba

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Kenya
1 review
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It is very important when one is happy, to tell everybody about it. I normally do not spend time on evaluations like this here today - but we have had 5 very positive experiences with Alibaba - the first ones - and the suppliers whom we have engaged with, via Alibaba - are very professional.

The Alibaba.com site is a bit complex, however - when you try to use it for some time, you will understand that it is necessary as you will often be dealing with a lot of suppliers at the same time.

There is a remarkable congruence between what we order, and what arrives.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Excellent
September 20, 2019

High quality products. Easy transaction. Wonderful and attentive seller. Very helpful and knowledgeable was quick to respond n quick to send product. Packaged perfectly

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Israel
1 review
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And very good service
September 20, 2019

Communication with the seller is very good
And very good service
Fast delivery (and expensive)
And only needs a new battery
But an excellent worker

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Canada
1 review
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A title? For a review? Go design team!
September 20, 2019

Supplier was super helpful. I'm honestly just a hobbyist and felt so out of my element here. They made it super easy and answered all my questions.

And I hope it's also clear that the title is a light hearted jab at the website's design with the title thing.

Reviews shouldn't have titles.

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Buy and sell
September 20, 2019

So far everything is going great and works, im looking forward to more great opportunity get purchase items at a good price

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Romania
1 review
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Good products, reliable seller!
September 20, 2019

I highly recommend it to Greacem it is believed that the most persevering seller, 5 months was held my head until I bought. :))

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Malaysia
1 review
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Easy to use
September 20, 2019

Easy and recommended. Well, maintain and hundreds of choices. Heaven for those who love shopping online.

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Oklahoma
1 review
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The sellers were all helpful and willing to work with me to get my product fast and easy. Product was shipped fast, and arrived as described. Was weary of ordering but am glad I did.

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Peru
1 review
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Fast
September 20, 2019

Is secure, easy and fast payment process. I like to use a lot. Great website to made payment. Ssssss

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Indonesia
1 review
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Good service
September 20, 2019

This my first time buy a product from Alibaba.com then send to my country it take around 2 week until i received, next time i will buy from Alibaba again

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Singapore
1 review
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Search Google, Ebay, Gumtree etc and you will not find Chinese manufactured parts for machinery. Alibaba has saved me many times over the years. Thank you.

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
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On numerous occasions, I have encountered delivery of products that have one issue or another. Of the product purchases that I have made so far, both have had problems - the type C USB cable charger does not fit Samsung phones I have come to learn, while the magnetic car window suction cup does not hold the phone firmly. Indeed, if this product were properly tested, it would have been found not to work properly and probably the product withdrawn. However, they manufactured this product and are continuing to sell it. I blame myself for not asking for product samples before placing these 2 orders. Also, there are multiple incidents of misleading advertisements where one could easily be fooled if one were not extremely careful reading the descriptions of products. I know that I now hesitate very much upon seeing products I'm interested in in order to avoid making a mistake. I truly believe that these are not innocent mistakes since the misleading information are usually where one would miss them. They also are quick to point one to that area where they intentionally mislead in order to blame you for the deception. Business should not be this difficult. Finally, most of the samples that I received with the exception of 2 or 3 products are not up to the expected quality. I'm very cautious about asking for samples now since I feel like the manufacturers are intentionally sending defective products as samples since they probably would be dumped, but would rather sell them to innocent buyers overseas. There is no excuse for that.

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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Service
September 20, 2019

Service has been excellent! Every time I log onto Alibaba there is no doubt in my mind that I won't find a good supplier. Never dissapoints!

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Spain
1 review
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Nice experience
September 19, 2019

I am very satisfied using Alibaba site.
The product I bought is exactly what I ordered and how it was advertised, arriving in time and in good conditions.

Date of experience: September 19, 2019

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Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.


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Hangzhou, ZJ, China
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